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6.8 avg / 10

Kenton County School District

School District · Fort Wright, Kentucky

Students: 13,945
Teachers (FTE): 794

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

18

11 elem, 3 mid, 4 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,155

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.6:1

How this district compares

Kentucky rank

#40 of 157

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Kentucky avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,155

$1,831 vs Kentucky median

District size

13,945 students

Much larger than Kentucky median

About Kenton County

Kenton County is a Fort Wright, Kentucky school district serving 18 schools. The district educates 13,945 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.6:1. The district invests $12,155 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.8/10, Kenton County demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Ft Wright Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Kenton County students show an average math proficiency of 50.6% and ELA proficiency of 55.1%.

The district includes 11 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 4 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Kenton County, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 50.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 55.1%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Kenton County with test data.

District Details

State
Kentucky
City
Fort Wright
Total Enrollment
13,945
Teachers (FTE)
794
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Kenton County?

Kenton County has 18 schools in total — 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Kenton County?

The average composite rating for Kenton County is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Kenton County?

Kenton County spends $12,155 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Kenton County?

The average student-teacher ratio in Kenton County is 17.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Kenton County?

Ft Wright Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Kenton County with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in Kenton County?

Across schools in Kenton County with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Kenton County compare to other districts in Kentucky?

Kenton County has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 18 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kentucky by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
50.6%
ELA Proficiency
55.1%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kentucky Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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